Defence Minister: Nato troops will be stationed in Rovaniemi, Sodankylä
Nato’s Forward Land Forces (FLF) will be stationed in Rovaniemi and Sodankylä, Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) confirmed at
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Regional Council launches Lapland east-west railway study
Tourism, mining and forestry could all benefit from a new railway across Lapland, with possible extension to existing tracks via
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US, Norwegian troops join military drill in Arctic Finland
A major international military exercise began in Sodankylä, Finnish Lapland, on Wednesday. About 100 foreign soldiers are taking part in
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Canadian firm acquires bankrupt Lapland gold mine
The Canadian gold exploration company Rupert Resources has acquired the bankrupt Pahtavaara gold mine in the Lapland municipality of Sodankylä.
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Lapland to host Finland’s biggest mine
The Kevitsa mine in Sodankylä is to become Finland’s largest mine after it was granted permission to expand. The North
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Thousands visit festival in Arctic Finland
The 29th Midnight Sun Film Festival held in Sodankylä, Lapland, wrapped up Sunday. Last minute cancellations of several high-profile filmmaker
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New wind parks to be constructed in North Finland
A series of wind park projects in northern Finland has progressed to construction stage. Wind farms to be located in
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Midnight Sun Film Festival lights up Finland’s Arctic
Enjoying international cult status, the Midnight Sun Film Festival opened Wednesday evening in the small northern town of Sodankylä. Among
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